CPU
GPU
Celeron M 560
Phenom II X4 905e
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron M 560 is positioned at rank 819 and the Phenom II X4 905e is on rank 316, so the Phenom II X4 905e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 560
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 905e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M 560 | Phenom II X4 905e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M 560 | Phenom II X4 905e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M 560 and Phenom II X4 905e
Celeron M 560
The Celeron M 560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.13 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,008 points. Launch price was $69.
Phenom II X4 905e
The Phenom II X4 905e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,014 points. Launch price was $212.
Processing Power
The Celeron M 560 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Phenom II X4 905e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 905e has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Celeron M 560 versus 2.5 GHz on the Phenom II X4 905e — a 16% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 905e. The Celeron M 560 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Phenom II X4 905e uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 560 scores 2,008 against the Phenom II X4 905e's 2,014 — a 0.3% lead for the Phenom II X4 905e.
| Feature | Celeron M 560 | Phenom II X4 905e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 4 / 4+300% |
| Boost Clock | 2.13 GHz | 2.5 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,008 | 2,014 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M 560 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom II X4 905e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron M 560 | Phenom II X4 905e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | 667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Celeron M 560) / not specified (Phenom II X4 905e). Direct competitor: Celeron M 560 rivals Mobile Sempron 3600+.
| Feature | Celeron M 560 | Phenom II X4 905e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
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